Love’s lumpy journey in two feel-good novels
Two ultimately feel-good novels from Matt Haig and Jessy Wu comprise COLIN STEELE's latest book reviews.
- Arts & Entertainment
- News
Dr Chloe’s balloon magic has a healthy message
During National Science Week (August 15-23), Dr Chloe Lim will use her balloon twisting skills to present Foodie Fun Play, an interactive show designed for children aged three to eight.
- Lifestyle
Enjoying a fortified port in any storm
"This is not a 'blow-to-the-head' wine at 18.5% ABV, albeit not a wine you’d skull. It had a lovely cassis-filled palate and a hint of spice at the finish," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
- Lifestyle
Will older Australians ditch health insurance?
The federal government's proposed changes to private health insurance rebates have sparked warnings of widespread fallout. Economics researchers explain why the evidence tells a different story.
- Politics
What Burke’s delayed speech says about migration
Tony Burke's delayed migration speech has exposed just how politically and economically difficult it is for the Albanese government to overhaul Australia's migration system, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
- Lifestyle
Living the life with a steak frites special
"With times tight, it’s great to seize offers that help you save while still living the life and dining out. More and more cafés and restaurants are taking up the charge", writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
- Opinion
Policy hazards of counting heads before they’re here
"Despite its efforts to diversify the economy, the ACT Government’s primary role is to manage population growth generated by the policies of other governments," writes planning columnist MIKE QUIRK.
- Arts & Entertainment
Omar Musa wins Miles Franklin Award for Fierceland
Omar Musa, local author, visual artist, rapper and poet from Queanbeyan has won the 2026 Miles Franklin Award for his novel, Fierceland, it was announced at the State Library of NSW in Sydney on Wednesday evening.
- Politics
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Labor has been looking at the unintended consequences of changes in its latest federal budget. Cartoonist PAUL DORIN is on to one of them...
News
Australia mourns as Israeli ambassador visits Bondi
As the Jewish community mourns the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack Israel's ambassador has visited the site, as Australia considers tighter gun laws.
Update
‘Guilty’: mushroom cook convicted of triple murder
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson intentionally poisoned four members of her estranged husband's family, a jury has found after a week of deliberations.
News
Coroner finds cop who shot indigenous teen a racist
A coroner has found the death of a 19-year-old Warlpiri-Luritja man in a remote community was avoidable, and the former police officer who shot him was racist.
Update
Few clues to motive in ‘horrifying’ Bondi rampage
NSW Premier Chris Minns says women were targeted in the Bondi Junction mass stabbing but lengthy inquiries to come may never conclusively find a motive.
News
ABC retreats, apologises for offensive Rinehart skit
The ABC has apologised to Gina Rinehart, admitting it failed to meet expectations by airing a television skit describing a graphic attack on the billionaire.
Driver charged after late-night speed spree
‘Extremely grateful’: Labor MP recovering after crash
New-look ACT Women’s Awards finalists named
Home gardens linked to lower diabetes risk
Civic office vacancies double in six months
Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees
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Lifestyle
The surprising science behind singing
Singing does more than brighten your mood. Biomedical scientist KATHLEEN MIKKELSEN explores the science behind its surprising effects on stress, the brain and overall wellbeing.
News
Dr Chloe’s balloon magic has a healthy message
During National Science Week (August 15-23), Dr Chloe Lim will use her balloon twisting skills to present Foodie Fun Play, an interactive show designed for children aged three to eight.
News
ABC retreats, apologises for offensive Rinehart skit
The ABC has apologised to Gina Rinehart, admitting it failed to meet expectations by airing a television skit describing a graphic attack on the billionaire.
Police
Driver charged after late-night speed spree
A Phillip man has been charged after police allege he drove at excessive speeds through Canberra shortly after being warned not to continue driving.
Politics
‘Extremely grateful’: Labor MP recovering after crash
A federal politician has sustained fractures and a concussion after being rear-ended by a truck on a major Sydney highway.
News
New-look ACT Women’s Awards finalists named
Eleven women and gender-diverse people have been named finalists in the revamped 2026 ACT Women's Awards, which this year recognise achievements across industry, research, advocacy, community leadership and social change.
Health
Home gardens linked to lower diabetes risk
People with home gardens are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes, with new University of Queensland research suggesting access to green spaces should be a priority in urban planning.
News
Civic office vacancies double in six months
Canberra's office vacancy rate has climbed from 10.2 per cent to 14.7 per cent in the past six months, driven by new office space entering the market and falling demand, according to a latest Property Council report.
Update
Jetstar risks backlash over new overhead baggage fees
Jetstar risks losing business after introducing a new charge for passengers who want to store their carry-on luggage in overhead lockers.
Police
Drink, drug driving blitz begins in Canberra
Police will target drink and drug drivers across Canberra throughout August as part of a month-long road safety crackdown.
Daily Puzzles
Tony Burke's delayed migration speech has exposed just how politically and economically difficult it is for the Albanese government to overhaul Australia's migration system, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN
Labor has been looking at the unintended consequences of changes in its latest federal budget. Cartoonist PAUL DORIN is on to one of them...
Labor expands solar rebates for business
Rachel, let go of Health and give Marisa a chance
How the government locks people out of houses
Media ban shadows One Nation’s Victorian push
In cabinet reshuffling, unions do the dealing
Pressure grows on Albanese over VAD
Views
Policy hazards of counting heads before they’re here
"Despite its efforts to diversify the economy, the ACT Government’s primary role is to manage population growth generated by the policies of other governments," writes planning columnist MIKE QUIRK.
Opinion
The latest NAPLAN results aren’t really better or worse
The latest NAPLAN results are unlikely to surprise schools. Education researcher SALLY LARSEN explains why the data is more useful for tracking progress than fuelling alarm.
Opinion
KEEPING UP THE ACT
KEEPING UP THE ACT has found the instructions to assembling a Barr cabinet. Don't do this at home.
Opinion
Why the Eastern Grey kangaroo has no future
"What's required is that a significant majority of Canberrans welcome Eastern Greys into their gardens as eaters-down of lawns, trimmers of hedges and such. Frankly, I cannot see that happening," laments IAN MacDOUGALL.
Opinion
Cartoon / Dose of Dorin
Nothing says love like a gerrycan of the real stuff, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Letters
Climate strategy doesn’t confront wood heaters
If the ACT Government is serious about tackling climate change, why does its strategy largely ignore one of the problem's most significant contributors, asks letter writer DARRYL JOHNSTON.
Opinion
How the census helps you flush your toilet
From flushing our toilets to building new schools, this is why filling in your census form matters, writes demographer LIZ ALLEN.
Opinion
In time, today will be yesterday tomorrow
"Modern physics has revealed a surprising truth: time can vary, depending on motion, gravity and the structure of the universe," writes Whimsy columnist CLIVE WILLIAMS.
Opinion
Unions get leverage from Fair Work Act changes
"I fear it will entrench discrimination against businesses whose employees are not covered by union-backed enterprise agreements." industrial relations lawyer RICHARD CALVER looks at recent changes to the Fair Work legislation.
Arts
Love’s lumpy journey in two feel-good novels
Two ultimately feel-good novels from Matt Haig and Jessy Wu comprise COLIN STEELE's latest book reviews.
Reviews
Girl on the Train keeps suspense on track
Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel's adaptation and Chris Baldock's direction of the psychological thriller 'The Girl On The Train' leaves the audience with "an uncomfortable feeling", reviews LEN POWER.
Art
Sixth Canberra Art Biennial announced
The sixth Canberra Art Biennial, with a program of new commissions, public artworks and international collaborations, was announced at the Australian National Botanic Gardens on Thursday by ACT Arts Minister, Michael Pettersson.
Arts & Entertainment
Smith’s old guitar joins War Memorial collection
Fred Smith's eyewitness records and video from the 2021 Kabul evacuation are at the heart of the Australian War Memorial's new Afghanistan gallery, unveiled five years after the fall, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
Arts & Entertainment
Omar Musa wins Miles Franklin Award for Fierceland
Omar Musa, local author, visual artist, rapper and poet from Queanbeyan has won the 2026 Miles Franklin Award for his novel, Fierceland, it was announced at the State Library of NSW in Sydney on Wednesday evening.
Art
Portrait of bush tucker advocate launched
A portrait celebrating the life and work of Gamilaroi Elder and bush food pioneer Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo was unveiled by the Governor-General, Sam Mostyn, on Tuesday at the National Portrait Gallery.
Music
Neeman to play Kelly’s unfinished Sonata
Virtuoso pianist Edward ‘Teddy’ Neeman will become part of a move to restore the reputation of one of Australia's most gifted composers when he performs Frederick Septimus Kelly's unfinished Sonata in F minor in Canberra next week.
Music
Young musical trio makes the national finals
Three of Canberra's brightest young musicians are heading to Melbourne later this month after becoming the only ACT ensemble selected for the finals of Musica Viva Australia's 2026 Strike A Chord competition, reports HELEN MUSA.
Arts & Entertainment
Art for art’s sake, not for artificial intelligence
As part of her service project for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, ADELAIDE O'KEEFE, a year 9 student at Canberra Girls Grammar, has written a column on how artificial intelligence can affect the art community
Lifestyle
Enjoying a fortified port in any storm
"This is not a 'blow-to-the-head' wine at 18.5% ABV, albeit not a wine you’d skull. It had a lovely cassis-filled palate and a hint of spice at the finish," writes wine columnist RICHARD CALVER.
Health & Fitness
Will older Australians ditch health insurance?
The federal government's proposed changes to private health insurance rebates have sparked warnings of widespread fallout. Economics researchers explain why the evidence tells a different story.
Dining
Living the life with a steak frites special
"With times tight, it’s great to seize offers that help you save while still living the life and dining out. More and more cafés and restaurants are taking up the charge", writes dining reviewer WENDY JOHNSON.
Lifestyle
Margaret shares the Wright way to learn and give
Hundreds of Canberrans have learnt to read music and play recorder thanks to Margaret Wright. DAVID TURNBULL continues his series of stories of remarkable Canberrans.
Sport
A Golden Games Dose of Dorin
So much Games' gold, PAUL DORIN wonders if the government can keep its sticky hands off it.
Sport
A Golden Games Dose of Dorin
There's a downside to too much success at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, says cartoonist PAUL DORIN.
Health & Fitness
Does regular exercise stop you getting sick in winter?
Can regular exercise help keep winter bugs at bay? Researchers at Monash University examine what the evidence really says about staying active during the colder months.
Gardening
Leave grasses unpruned over winter
Leaving ornamental grasses unpruned through winter provides valuable wildlife habitat while adding texture and structure to the winter garden, writes columnist JACKIE WARBURTON.
Pets
Expert emergency care when your pet needs it most
When a pet suddenly becomes ill or suffers an injury knowing experienced emergency veterinary care is available close to home provides invaluable peace of mind for pet owners, and that's exactly what Valley Veterinary Emergency offers.
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